Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mexicana
ID:
174717

Status:
valid

Authors:
Link

Source:
ildis

Year:
1822

Citation Micro:
Enum. Hort. Berol. Alt.2: 235 (1822)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000174046



Common Names

  • Mexican Clitoria
  • Mexican Butterfly Pea
  • Mexican Clitoria Pea


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Synonyms

  • Clitoria mariana Benth. [unknown]

Description

Clitoria mexicana (also called Mexican clitoria, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the legume family, Fabaceae. It is native to tropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to northern Argentina. It typically grows in moist habitats, such as wet meadows, swamps, and along streams and rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Clitoria mexicana is used as an ornamental plant, for medicinal purposes, and as a food source.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Clitoria mexicana has white flowers with yellow centers and a pleasant fragrance. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Clitoria mexicana can be propagated by seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in a warm, sunny location. The seedlings should be thinned to allow for adequate spacing and growth. Water regularly and fertilize monthly.

Where to Find Clitoria mexicana

Clitoria mexicana can be found in Mexico.

Clitoria mexicana FAQ

What is the common name of Clitoria mexicana?

Mexican clitoria

What is the origin of Clitoria mexicana?

Tropical America

What is the growth rate of Clitoria mexicana?

Fast

Species in the Clitoria genus

Clitoria fairchildiana, Clitoria amazonum, Clitoria arborea, Clitoria arborescens, Clitoria brachycalyx, Clitoria brachystegia, Clitoria cordobensis, Clitoria coriacea, Clitoria dendrina, Clitoria densiflora, Clitoria epetiolata, Clitoria fragrans, Clitoria glaberrima, Clitoria humilis, Clitoria leptostachya, Clitoria mariana, Clitoria monticola, Clitoria nana, Clitoria nervosa, Clitoria obidensis, Clitoria polystachya, Clitoria pozuzoensis, Clitoria selloi, Clitoria snethlageae, Clitoria triflora, Clitoria guianensis, Clitoria mexicana, Clitoria simplicifolia, Clitoria falcata, Clitoria kaessneri, Clitoria laurifolia, Clitoria ternatea, Clitoria javitensis, Clitoria australis, Clitoria annua, Clitoria cordiformis, Clitoria andrei, Clitoria canescens, Clitoria cavalcantei, Clitoria cearensis, Clitoria flagellaris, Clitoria flexuosa, Clitoria froesii, Clitoria hanceana, Clitoria hermannii, Clitoria irwinii, Clitoria javanica, Clitoria juninensis, Clitoria kaieteurensis, Clitoria lasciva,

Species in the Fabaceae family